Franklin Spice Works
Greek Herb-Crusted Roast Lamb Leg
A bone-in lamb leg studded with garlic and crusted in Greek herbs, roasted until pink and finished with a red wine pan sauce. A centerpiece roast for a special dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 lb bone-in lamb leg
- 5 tbsp Athens Lamb Rub
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup dry red wine
Instructions
- Make slits in lamb and insert garlic slices.
- Mix Athens Lamb Rub, olive oil, and lemon juice into a thick paste.
- Coat lamb thoroughly and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring to room temperature, then roast at 425F for 20 minutes.
- Reduce to 350F and continue roasting until internal temp reaches 130F for medium-rare. Deglaze pan with red wine for sauce.